The history of the running back position in the world of fantasy football is littered with one-hit wonders, which makes the fantastic campaigns we saw from multiple fantasy producers this year very tricky to value heading into the regular-season finale.
With that in mind, here are my updated dynasty RB rankings to help guide you as we head into Week 18.
Top RBs To Roster in Dynasty Fantasy Football
1) Bijan Robinson | ATL
2) Breece Hall | NYJ
3) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET
4) Christian McCaffrey | SF
5) Jonathan Taylor | IND
6) Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX
7) Kyren Williams | LAR
8) Saquon Barkley | NYG
9) Rachaad White | TB
10) Isiah Pacheco | KC
11) James Cook | BUF
12) De’Von Achane | MIA
13) Kenneth Walker III | SEA
14) D’Andre Swift | PHI
15) Alvin Kamara | NO
16) Austin Ekeler | LAC
17) Josh Jacobs | LV
18) Javonte Williams | DEN
19) Tony Pollard | DAL
20) Tyjae Spears | TEN
21) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS
22) Najee Harris | PIT
23) Joe Mixon | CIN
24) David Montgomery | DET
25) Zach Charbonnet | SEA
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26) Rhamondre Stevenson | NE
27) Derrick Henry | TEN
28) Jaylen Warren | PIT
29) Jerome Ford | CLE
30) Nick Chubb | CLE
31) Chase Brown | CIN
32) Aaron Jones | GB
33) James Conner | ARI
34) Keaton Mitchell | BAL
35) Khalil Herbert | CHI
36) Alexander Mattison | MIN
37) Devin Singletary | HOU
38) Zamir White | LV
39) AJ Dillon | GB
40) Roschon Johnson | CHI
41) Kendre Miller | NO
42) Raheem Mostert | MIA
43) Chuba Hubbard | CAR
44) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI
45) J.K. Dobbins | BAL
46) Gus Edwards | BAL
47) Dameon Pierce | HOU
48) Miles Sanders | CAR
49) Antonio Gibson | WAS
50) Damien Harris | BUF
51) Tyler Allgeier | ATL
52) Zach Evans | LAR
53) Deuce Vaughn | DAL
54) Tank Bigsby | JAX
55) Kareem Hunt | CLE
56) Jamaal Williams | NO
57) Elijah Mitchell | SF
58) Zack Moss | IND
59) Rashaad Penny | PHI
60) Ty Chandler | MIN
61) Dalvin Cook | FA
62) Samaje Perine | DEN
63) Israel Abanikanda | NYJ
64) Cam Akers | MIN
65) Sean Tucker | TB
66) Evan Hull | IND
67) Ezekiel Elliott | NE
68) D’Onta Foreman | CHI
69) Leonard Fournette | BUF
70) Jeff Wilson Jr. | MIA
71) Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC
72) Jaleel McLaughlin | DEN
73) Justice Hill | BAL
74) Jerick McKinnon | KC
75) Rico Dowdle | DAL
76) Michael Carter | ARI
77) Pierre Strong Jr. | CLE
78) DeWayne McBride | MIN
79) Ke’Shawn Vaughn | FA
80) Eric Gray | NYG
81) Zonovan Knight | DET
82) Joshua Kelley | LAC
83) Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL
84) Chase Edmonds | TB
85) Keaontay Ingram | ARI
86) James Robinson | GB
87) Isaiah Spiller | LAC
88) D’Ernest Johnson | JAX
89) Tyrion Davis-Price | SF
90) Deon Jackson | FA
91) Kevin Harris | NE
92) Kenny McIntosh | SEA
93) JaMycal Hasty | NE
94) Chris Evans | CIN
95) Ronald Jones II | FA
96) Latavius Murray | BUF
97) Boston Scott | PHI
98) Jordan Mason | SF
99) Darrell Henderson Jr. | FA
100) Salvon Ahmed | MIA
101) Matt Breida | NYG
102) Hassan Haskins | TEN
103) Myles Gaskin | MIN
104) DeeJay Dallas | SEA
105) Ameer Abdullah | LV
106) Melvin Gordon III | BAL
107) Royce Freeman | LAR
108) J.D. McKissic | FA
109) Kenyan Drake | GB
110) Dontrell Hilliard | FA
111) Darrel Williams | FA
112) Trayveon Williams | CIN
113) Marlon Mack | ARI
114) Rex Burkhead | FA
115) Ty Johnson | BUF
116) Eno Benjamin | NO
117) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS
118) Craig Reynolds | DET
119) Emari Demercado | ARI
120) Mike Boone | HOU
121) Nyheim Hines | BUF
122) Raheem Blackshear | CAR
123) Tony Jones Jr. | ARI
124) Ronnie Rivers | LAR
125) Snoop Conner | JAX
Dynasty RB Risers After Week 17
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
Once upon a time, many fantasy football managers felt Travis Etienne Jr. was potentially going to split a significant amount of work with rookie RB Tank Bigsby after an up-and-down 2022 campaign.
For an update on that scenario heading into the final regular-season game of the year, Bigsby has just 122 total yards and two scores on 48 total touches (RB87 in fantasy) while Etienne has 1,397 total yards and 12 TDs on 304 total touches (RB2).
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Etienne has definitively answered any questions about his capabilities as a lead back in the NFL and should be in a great position to lead the way for the Jags’ rushing attack heading into 2024.
De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
Fantasy football managers finally got a small glimpse of what life could look like for De’Von Achane as the leading man in a high-powered Miami Dolphins offense without having to contend with Raheem Mostert.
The results were fantastic. Achane’s 137 total yards and a score on 18 total touches against a formidable Baltimore Ravens defense proved he can be an RB1 for an NFL offense.
Sure, the durability concerns remain, but a performance like this could convince this coaching staff that Achane should be their guy moving forward. If that’s the case, then he has a strong argument for being much higher on this list.
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